The alleged mastermind of a bus explosion that left a 5-year-old dead and 6 other passengers injured in North Cotabato has been killed in an encounter, authorities said Saturday.
In a statement, the Philippine Army said the suspect identified as Norodin Hassan and three other assailants were killed in a manhunt operation Saturday.
Hassan was identified as the alleged “Emir for Military Affairs” of the terrorist Daulah Islamiya Hassan Group (DI-HG).
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Source: ABS-CBN News
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